At AEP Ohio, we recognize that reliable electricity is essential to your daily life. Our crews have been working diligently in Delaware to inspect the power grid, specifically along the power lines that power your home or business, to make upgrades and repairs — aiming to deliver power without interruptions.
Focused on Improvement
This year, AEP Ohio launched an initiative to reduce the frequency and duration of power outages. Teams identified circuits where animals and aging infrastructure were causing recurring outages and prioritized inspections, upgrades and repairs in those areas.
“Our dedicated teams are in the field every day inspecting and repairing these circuits, ensuring we address issues before they lead to future outages,” said Ben Yates, distribution work scheduling manager at AEP Ohio. “Our goal is to complete everything by early summer 2025 so customers can benefit as we see more severe weather during the summer.”
Progress Update
So far, crews have successfully completed all inspections in your area, assessing more than:
- 165 miles of power lines
- 1,100 poles
- 16,000 pieces of equipment
Now, engineering teams are designing and planning repairs for about 2,200 pieces of equipment. Lineworkers have already begun and will continue making upgrades and repairs to equipment, including:
- 60 crossarms
- 200 pieces of protection cutout equipment
- 800 animal protection devices on our equipment
Forestry crews have also started trimming and removing trees along the 165 miles of power lines to reduce the risk of tree-related power outages.
“This is one of many ways we’re working to provide customers with safe and reliable power,” Ben said. “With the success we’ve seen so far, we’re excited to continue upon these efforts to keep the lights on.”
We appreciate your continued support and patience as we work toward a future with power without interruptions.
Keep up the good work and stay safe with all the wacky weather we’ve had this year that has the possibility of adversely affecting team progress
Really? Our power goes out almost weekly in the Curve Rd & Old State Rd area! It may be just a surge, but enough to kick breakers out! We know because the generator kicks in at times.
I understand why fox something that’s not broken. I see a poll down the street from my house. Looks like the poll and transformer are as old as the neighborhood. Which is about 50s plus years. I’m waiting for a large wind to snap it in half or blow it over. I’m curious as to if it’s been checked over. In the meantime I’ve seen ones look fairly new be replaced. I know a number of years ago the cross arm was fixed. Equipment still looks really old. The again sometimes older works better.